Dwindling supplies of fossil fuels and their deleterious impacts on human health and the
global environment have intensified the search for substitute energy sources. Biodiesel has …

Scarcity, insecurity, and severe environmental impact of fossil fuel-based energy
consumption have enthused the production and utilization of alternative energy resources …

Biofuel is an attractive alternative to fossil fuels since it is renewable and biodegradable—it
is mainly made from edible and non-edible sources. Globally, the usage of renewable …

Biodiesel is a low-emissions diesel substitute fuel made from renewable resources. The
excessive reliance on edible oils for biodiesel production raises concerns about food-versus …

Fluctuation in fossil fuel prices and the increasing awareness of environmental degradation
have prompted the search for alternatives from renewable energy sources. Biodiesel is the …

Biodiesel has attracted considerable attention during the past decade as a renewable,
biodegradable and non-toxic fuel alternative to fossil fuels. Biodiesel can be obtained from …

The interest in using Jatropha curcas L.(JCL) as a feedstock for the production of bio-diesel
is rapidly growing. The properties of the crop and its oil have persuaded investors, policy …

The consumption and demand for the petroleum products are increasing every year due to
increase in population, standard of living and urbanization. Diesel consumption pattern in …

The review highlights the specific features of the Jatropha curcas plant and its potential for
the production of biofuel, protein concentrates as livestock feed and value‐added products …

During the last 10 years, Jatropha curcas L. has gained considerable attention as a potential
feedstock of biodiesel and many Jatropha plantations have been established in tropical and …